Woman's Maroon Edwardian Two Piece Suit

Title: Woman's Maroon Edwardian Two Piece Suit
Custodian: Drama Department, Rhodes University
Description: The Edwardian style two piece suit features a blouse and skit made with Dupioni silk which has a shinny appearance and a slightly bumpy texture. The blouse is has gathered sleeves and is lined with white muslin, the front has hook and eyes closures. The blouse measures 37cm on the shoulders and has a length of 55cm, meaning it is suitable for sizes extra small and small. The skirt also includes braided embroidery details and has a waist of 66cm and has a length of 111cm, the back of the skirt extends into a train and suitable for sixes extra small. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears. This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, indicating that it has been purchased or created for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project.
Costume Era: 1900s
Extent: Artefact Blouse: size 8/10, Skirt Size 6/8; Artefact Quantity: 1
Physical Wardrobe: Drama Department - Costume Storage Rooms
Asset Number: PSG 124
Rights: Drama Department, Rhodes University
Type: three dimensional object
Subject: Clothing and dress; Vintage clothing; Blouses; Dresses; Skirts; Suits (Clothing); Nineteenth century; Costume
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/467650
Format: Realia

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